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1. Spain traces the origin of its wine culture back to which famous empire?

2. The best wines of Spain are usually: (red or white)

3. The finest Spanish wines (excepting Sherry) are grown in which geographic sector of Spain?

4. Name the primary grape varietal of red Rioja:

5. Name the primary grape varietal of white Rioja:

6. What are the three levels of quality designated for the wines of Rioja? a) b)c)

7. The Ribera del Duero is situated on which river in Spain?

8. What is the principal varietal in red Ribera del Duero wines?

9. Name the most expensive wine of the Ribera del Duero (and in Spain):

10. What is the major city located near the Penedès district?

11. Which varietal is traditionally used for red Penedès wines?

12. Name one of the indigenous white varietals of the Penedès region:

13. Somontano reds are normally heavy or light in style.

14. Name the French varietal used quite often in red Navarra wines:

15. The distinctive, fortified wines of Jerez are commonly called:

16. Manzanilla and Fino are always finished sweet or dry?

17. Amontillado and Oloroso are almost always finished sweet or dry?

18. The British and American markets prefer (sweet or dry) wines of Jerez?

19. The French and Spanish markets prefer (sweet or dry) wines of Jerez?

Extra credit essay question: Compare Spanish red wines with the red wines of Italy and France. How are they similar/ different?